General Assembly taking place this week in New York
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law in May
'We cannot turn away from abuses'
The SDG Summit will take place during the U.N. General Assembly
President stressed 'fundamental freedoms' at risk around the world
Gathering took place on eve of U.N. General Assembly
Brazilian president opened U.N. General Assembly
Plight of LGBTQ migrants, Chechen crackdown attract coverage
Xavier Bettel first out head of gov't to discuss LGBTI issues at gathering
Egypt, Russia opposed gay-inclusive Principle 6 language
